Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 963: Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 963 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools. Primary sponsor: Smith. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Education Administration Subcommittee; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1279 (Ch. 2026-59).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools; Revises provisions relating to school districts, district school boards, K-12 school facilities, funding, teacher certifications & contracts, & early learning.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michelle Salzman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Education Administration Subcommittee; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1279 (Ch. 2026-59)
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
- Referred to Education & Employment Committee
- Referred to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee
- Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
- Filed